Do you feel a burning like sensation in
your chest? Does the food from your stomach go back to your mouth? Do you have
sore throat? Are you having trouble swallowing both foods and liquids? If you
answer yes to all these questions then you are experiencing a condition called
acid reflux.
Acid reflux is a condition wherein the
Lower Esophageal Sphincter or LES fails to function. The LES is the one
controlling the entrance and exit of the foods and acids in the stomach, when
the LES malfunctions then the foods and acids from your stomach go back to your
esophagus.
·Avoid foods that are rich in acid such as Tomato, lemon, raw onion, French fries, mashed potato,
ground beef, chicken nuggets, Buffalo wings, marbled sirloin, regular cottage
cheese, sour cream, ice cream, milk shake, spaghetti with sauce, macaroni and
cheese, creamy salad dressing, oil and vinegar salad dressing, high-fat butter
cookies, chocolate, doughnut corn chips, brownies and etc. foods that are rich
in acid causes the LES to weaken.
·Drink 8 glasses or more of water everyday. Water
will help your body in reducing the production of acid in your stomach.
·The right
prescription and treatment. For you to know the right prescription and
treatment, you should visit your doctor to check what causes your acid
reflux.